FocusED: An educational leadership podcast that uncovers what is working in our schools.

Developing Stronger Relationship with Vicky Essebag
Mar 13, 2025 · 00:36:29

FocusED Show Notes with Guest Vicky Essebag Vicky starts by defining “relationspaces” as the way that we bring ourselves to the spaces where we develop relationships. Vicky tells us that we have preconceived notions …

Promoting Educator Professionalism with Nason Lollar
Feb 28, 2025 · 00:29:37

This is Season 6, Episode 9 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Nason Lollar; Joe and TJ interview Nason about educator professional conduct, human resources, managing and sustaining a positive culture, school leader…

Successfully Managing Parent and Community Groups with Christina Hidek
Feb 24, 2025 · 00:34:34

FocusED Show Notes with Guest Christina Hidek Christina starts out with some suggestions about how school leaders can get on the same page with the PTO/PTA President by meeting on a regular basis. The key is to meet ah…

Schools for this Century and Beyond with Shawn Dilly
Feb 19, 2025 · 00:31:44

Shawn tells us that “future-ready” is about students recognizing their purpose; he reminds us about the goal of education and the gaps that exist right now with what we provide and what students actually need. Dr. Dil…

Communities of Strength with Peter Cookson
Feb 6, 2025 · 00:36:17

This is Season 6, Episode 6 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Peter Cookson; we discuss community leadership, supporting students in poverty, school culture…and so much more. Peter Cookson Brings a Tons of Experie…

Unsupervised Leadership with Kate Koch
Jan 23, 2025 · 00:32:15

This is Season 6, Episode 5 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Kate Koch; we discuss women in leadership positions, mentorship, balance at work…and so much more. Kate Koch Brings a Tons of Experience to FocusED Lis…

Educating for Our Students’ Futures with Ben Farrell
Dec 28, 2024 · 00:33:41

Ben starts off by telling us about a committee that he has going to help unpack “emerging technology,” and things are literally changing overnight. For us to lead in a tech-driven environment, Ben says that we have to…

The Unconquerable Leader with Nathan Tanner
Dec 17, 2024 · 00:35:17

This is Season 6, Episode of FocusED, and it features our guest, Nathan Tanner; we discuss what it means to be an unconquerable leader…and so much more. Nathan Tanner Brings a Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners …

The Leader Inside with Lauren Kaufman
Nov 27, 2024 · 00:34:10

Lauren tells that she was inspired to write the book, The Leader Inside, because of her journey and the people who mentored her along the way, including her parents who were teachers and a special teacher who she names …

Let’s Stop Teaching with Jason Kennedy
Nov 20, 2024 · 00:26:58

Jason Kennedy Brings a Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Jason Kennedy is a 24 year educator, author, school administrator, district curriculum and professional learning director, instructional coach, and present…

Equity and School Culture with Emily Affolter
Nov 6, 2024 · 00:34:04

Dr. Emily Alicia Affolter is the director of and faculty for Prescott College's Sustainability Education Ph.D. Program. Prior to serving in this role, she worked as a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Was…

Disrupting the Status Quo of School Leadership with Amy Anderson
Oct 29, 2024 · 00:32:30

FocusED Show Notes with Guest Amy Anderson Amy starts the conversation with the fact that we need outside partners to do the best work we can on the inside. Don’t miss what she says about the time that students spend b…

Becoming an Inclusive Leader with Minette Norman
Oct 22, 2024 · 00:36:17

This is Season 5, Episode 18 of FocusED, and it features our guest, MInette Norman; in this episode, we're focused on what it means to be an inclusive leader and how leaders can learn to create psychological safety for …

Unlock Your Greatest Potential with Peter Rios
Oct 11, 2024 · 00:32:09

This is Season 5, Episode 17 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Peter Rios; in this episode, we're focused on what it takes to unlock your greatest potential as a leader…and so much more. ___________________________…

MESSY Leadership with Alyssa Gallagher
Aug 28, 2024 · 00:25:09

MESSY Leadership with Alyssa Gallagher This is Season 5, Episode 16 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Alyssa Gallagher; we discuss the meaning of MESSY leadership, myths about readiness for a role, the need for c…

Powerful Teaching Techniques with Patrice Bain
Jun 24, 2024 · 00:27:14

This is Season 5, Episode 15 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Patrice Bain; we discuss powerful teaching techniques, brain science, action research, classroom instruction, school leadership…and much more. ________…

Be the Flame with Shane Saeed
Jun 7, 2024 · 00:27:18

Be the Flame with Shane Saeed This is Season 5, Episode 14 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Shane Saeed. In our wide ranging conversation, we discuss community building, setting norms, the science of learning, co…

Teach Happy with Kim Strobel
Jun 5, 2024 · 00:30:30

Kim Strobel Brings a Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Kim Strobel is a renowned motivational speaker and author of the forthcoming Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy, sought after by schools, businesses, and or…

Social and Emotional Learning for Adults with Wendy Turner
Apr 30, 2024 · 00:31:50

This is Season 5, Episode 12 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Wendy Turner. Wendy talks to us about adult burn-out, SEL strategies to use on yourself, what leaders can do differently to support teachers…and much m…

Teaching Executive Functioning Skills to All Students with Mitch Weathers
Mar 20, 2024 · 00:33:41

This is Season 5, Episode 11 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Mitch Weathers. Mitch defines executive functioning skills, why they are so important to teach students in school, and how to do it in every classroom……

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